There is a belief in many societies around the world that women don’t suffer from gonorrhea. However in this article we bring you the symptoms of gonorrhea in Women. They are yellow, green, or white vaginal discharge, pain or burning during urination, irregular bleeding (between periods), vulvitis (swelling of the vulva), spotting after intercourse and greenish yellow or whitish discharge from the vagina.

Other symptoms of gonorrhea are lower abdominal or pelvic pain, conjunctivitis (red, itchy eyes)…, bleeding between periods, burning in the throat (due to oral sex), swollen glands in the throat (due to oral sex), increased vaginal discharge, painful urination, vaginal bleeding between periods, such as after vaginal intercourse and pelvic pain.

The gonorrhea infection, if spread to the rectum, can cause anal itching, anal discharge, and painful bowel movements. Gonorrhea, as a result of oral sex, can also occur in the throat, characterized by burning sensations and swollen glands. Many women with gonorrhea interpret the symptoms as those of a yeast infection due to the vaginal discharge.

Many women with gonorrhea discharge, according to Dr. Aisha Lukwago of Clinic on AIDS Research, think they have a yeast infection and self-treat with medications purchased over-the-counter. Because vaginal discharge can be a sign of a number of different problems, it is best to always seek the advice of a doctor to ensure proper diagnosis and treatment.

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